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Unmasking the Environmental Impact of Bio-Based Materials

A recent study published in Environmental Science and Technology by researchers at the University of Plymouth examined the impact of traditional polyester fibers and two bio-based fibers—viscose and lyocell—on earthworms, which play an essential role in maintaining soil health worldwide.

6 Nov 2024

New £1 bn Low Carbon Heating Infrastructure Project Unveiled in Westminster

Just days after the UK Government revealed an Autumn Budget that included significant infrastructure investment plans, a new £1 bn low-carbon infrastructure project has been launched in Westminster, signifying a major step towards driving investment and creating well-paid, secure jobs.

From Vital Energi 6 Nov 2024

Hydrogen Project Sets Blueprint for Energy-Intensive Industries

An international blueprint for the decarbonization of energy-intensive industries is taking shape, after Lucideon successfully completed the first 100% hydrogen firing at a multi-million-pound open-access centre, which supports research and development in the advanced ceramics industry.

From Lucideon 5 Nov 2024

UK Electric Car Sales Break 20% Barrier for Third Consecutive Month

The market share of electric vehicle (EV) sales in the UK has reached over 20% for the third month running - according to New AutoMotive’s latest Electric Car Count.

5 Nov 2024

SGS Launches IMPACT NOW for Sustainability

SGS, the world’s leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification company, proudly announces the launch of IMPACT NOW for sustainability, a new concept in the delivery of sustainability services designed to address ever-changing market demands and the urgent needs of the planet.

5 Nov 2024

Engineers Use Machine Learning to Develop World-First National-Level Flooding Model for Turkey, as Climate Change Exacerbates Extreme Rainfall

Weather system models used by engineers, architects and planners to create and maintain major infrastructure including flood defences are having to be renewed to reflect climate change.

5 Nov 2024

New Material Could Revolutionize Hydrogen Fuel and Energy Storage

A research team led by Graeme Blake, an Assistant Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, is exploring a more energy-efficient approach known as magnetocaloric cooling.

5 Nov 2024

Combating Phosphorus Pollution with Eco-Friendly Pellets

Innovative biochar pellets from UIUC show promise in reducing phosphorus runoff, offering a sustainable solution for farmers and improving environmental health.

5 Nov 2024

Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms of Nanoplastic Toxicity in Aquatic Organisms

An international team of researchers from the University of Southern Denmark and Nanyang Technological University conducted a study using transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to examine the molecular effects of nanoplastics on aquatic organisms.

4 Nov 2024

Overcoming Infrastructure Barriers for Hydrogen-Powered Flights

While electric and hybrid vehicles are making transportation greener, other sectors like aviation continue to contribute significantly to CO2 emissions. Researchers are exploring hydrogen-powered airplanes as a potential solution.

4 Nov 2024

Assessing the Environmental Impact of AI

Researchers from Zhejiang University and Nankai University conducted a comprehensive assessment of carbon emissions from AI systems, published in Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering.

4 Nov 2024